Haaland: We’re going to go on the attack! | OneFootball

Erling Haaland wants City to go on the attack when we return from the international break to face Tottenham.

City go into the game second in the Premier League but on the back of four successive away defeats in three competitions.

The striker says we need to get back to winning ways as soon as possible, starting with the visit of Spurs to the Etihad Stadium at 17:30 (UK).

“It’s an important game,” Haaland said. “It’s a tough game – they always are against Tottenham but it’s also always nice games against them and I’m looking forward to it.

“We have to be ready and perform at our best – better than we have been doing in our last games.

“We have to start winning games – it’s what Manchester City is about. Let’s attack.”

Before the international break, Pep Guardiola was without many of his key players through injury.

While Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees, the boss hopes to potentially have some players returning against Tottenham.

Despite the recent run of results, Haaland said the players are still very positive with so much left to play for.

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“It’s been okay [this season] – it hasn’t been perfect, and we can always do better,” he said. “There have been a lot of ups and downs.

“We started really well then, we had some problems. It’s been good and it’s been bad – it’s been both.

“We look ahead, focus on what’s next and try to do our best in the next games – we have to attack the games.

“Of course, we’ve been suffering with a lot of injuries but in the end no matter who plays you have to do your best for the team and the club – that’s what matters.

“We try to get through it together. The mood is good – people are happy, I’m happy. I’m trying to enjoy every single day and to spread positivity.”

As well as Rodri visiting the stadium to share his Ballon d’Or success with the fans, it will be the first game since Guardiola signed his new contract.

Haaland says the boss is always finding ways to help him to improve and challenging him to get even better.

“The small details – to be more focused on the pitch and to be even more ready,” the No.9 said about the advice he’s received.

“Pep really cares about the team, and I’ve been learning from him how to be a better team player and perform better as a team.

“He demands at lot, he’s intense but I like it. He’s really direct and honest – he tells you the truth. He wants to develop me more and more and I like his vibes.

“He’s a good person and I’m happy working with him.”